Friday, September 19, 2025
North Grenville will see major upgrades to its sewage treatment facility after the Ontario government announced nearly $25 million in funding to expand the 30-year-old plant.
The $24.9-million commitment, delivered through the province’s Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund, is part of a broader push to equip fast-growing communities with infrastructure needed to support new housing and attract investment.
“This funding unlocks more new homes, bringing in families to support local businesses and contribute to the social and cultural fabric of the community,” said Leeds–Grenville–Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes MPP Steve Clark.
The funding brings the province’s total contribution to the project $46.7 million, after nearly $22 million was committed by the Ministry of the Solicitor General in late 2024. Municipal officials say it is one of the largest infrastructure grants in Eastern Ontario.
Mayor Nancy Peckford called the investment “an incredibly important” step for North Grenville, where the sewage plant has been operating for more than three decades.
“With this $24.9 million contribution, we can ensure the infrastructure is in place for the hundreds of new homes now being built and a growing business community, while also safeguarding the long-term fiscal health of the municipality,” Peckford said.
The first phase of the plant’s $66-million expansion is already underway, with a second phase expected to be tendered in the coming months. Once complete, officials say the project will significantly increase treatment capacity and allow the municipality to keep pace with residential and commercial growth.
North Grenville is among the fastest-growing municipalities in Eastern Ontario. Local leaders say the wastewater expansion will also help attract new businesses, support recreation amenities, and maintain core infrastructure as the population grows.
